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The Lagoon

New Jersey, United States

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The Lagoon fishing reports

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Nurse shark

30 in Β· 3 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

29 in Β· 1 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

27 in Β· 1 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

36 in Β· 9 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

25 in Β· 4 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

26 in Β· 5 lb

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General info

The Lagoon is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Dusky smooth-hound, Black sea bass, and Sand tiger shark.

Location

39Β°17β€²35.1β€³N 74Β°33β€²46.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at The Lagoon, NJ

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Jersey can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of June 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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9.1 miles away

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Little Egg Harbor

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40.6 miles away

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41.8 miles away

Gloucester

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Lindenwold

42.8 miles away

Evesham

43.0 miles away

Voorhees

43.5 miles away

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FAQ about The Lagoon fishing

The Lagoon is an estuary located in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°17β€²35.1β€³N 74Β°33β€²46.6β€³W
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